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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 6:47AM EST until February 23 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Snow melt and refreezing overnight has resulted in the development of black ice on roads.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Snow showers to continue this morning. Slick spots on area roads will be possible this morning with temperatures below freezing. Motorists can expect rapid changes in visibility when encountering some of the heavier snow showers. Northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph will add to the travel impacts due to blowing and drifting snow.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

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Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

Albers re-elected to SWCD board

Outstanding Cooperator award goes to area couple

By Nancy Allen

COLDWATER - Dale Albers, Celina, was re-elected to the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors during the district's 72nd annual banquet meeting Tuesday.

Albers' three-year term begins Jan. 1. Also running for the open seat on the board was Jason Gallman, Mendon. [More]

Obituaries on November 16th, 2016

June Billger

June Maxine "June Bug" Billger, age 90 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday Nov. 10, 2016 at the Gardens at Celina. [More]

Gus Bruns

Gus Ivan Bruns, infant son of Greg & Alyssa (Tobe) Bruns, died Sunday, November [More]

Betty Bubp

Betty A. Bubp, 86, of rural St. Marys, OH died Tuesday November 8, 2016 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]

Zella Miller

Zella O. Miller, 96, Celina, died at 3:29 a.m. Nov. 15, 2016, at the Gardens at [More]

Local pictures on November 16th, 2016

Subscriber stories on November 16th, 2016

New parks rules get final tweak

CELINA - City council members this week put the final touches on an ordinance updating the city's park policies, including new rules and penalties.

Raises approved for Minster employees

MINSTER - All village employees will receive a 3 percent pay raise for 2017.

Council members on Tuesday approved the increase after an 18-minute executive session during their regular meeting.

Engineer expects spending to be stable

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Engineer Doug Reinhart expects his department's 2017 spending will be very similar to this year's.

Reinhart at Tuesday's budget hearing with county commissioners requested spending on road equipment to remain at this year's $345,000 level.

Rockford street work plans nearly complete

ROCKFORD - Final plans for reconstructing Columbia Street are nearly ready.

The estimated $820,000 project was bid on by contractors earlier this m

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